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2022 Volkswagen Golf R dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

168.9in long

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168.9 in long103.5 in wheelbase57.7 intall70.4 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 15 hatchbacks (2022).

Dimensions by trim

2022 Volkswagen Golf R: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
2.0T 4Motion AWD168.9 in70.4 in70.4 in57.7 in103.5 in4.7 in39.3 ft
2.0T Manual AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD168.9 in70.4 in70.4 in57.7 in103.5 in4.7 in39.3 ft
Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD168.9 in70.4 in70.4 in57.7 in103.5 in4.7 in39.3 ft
2022 Volkswagen Golf R: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
2.0T 4Motion AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD3,481 lb
2.0T Manual AWD3,417 lb
Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD3,190 lb
2022 Volkswagen Golf R: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
2.0T 4Motion AWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in
2.0T Manual AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in
Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD19.9 cu ft34.5 cu ft91.9 cu ft41.2 in35.0 in38.5 in38.1 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,417 lb
Kilograms
1,550 kg
US tons
1.7 tons

2.0T Manual AWD. All trims: 3,190 lb to 3,481 lb.

Heavier than 50% of 15 hatchbacks (2022).

Garage fit

2022 Volkswagen Golf R in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes95.1 in36.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes119.1 in48.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes71.1 in84.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes119.1 in108.8 in
2022 Volkswagen Golf R through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.6 in26.3 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.6 in26.3 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 95.1 in spare length. 36.8 in each side.
  • Door: 37.6 in spare width. 26.3 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact hatchback.

Longer than 43% of 15 hatchbacks (2022).

Median of 15 hatchbacks (2022): 169.5 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 19.9 cu ft. More than 57% of 15 hatchbacks (2022).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2022 Volkswagen Golf R and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs Golf RCargo, seats upvs Golf R
Polestar 2181.3 in+12.4 in14.3 cu ft-5.6 cu ft
Nissan LEAF176.4 in+7.5 in23.6 cu ft+3.7 cu ft
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid176.0 in+7.1 in27.0 cu ft+7.1 cu ft
Chevrolet Bolt EUV169.5 in+0.6 in16.3 cu ft-3.6 cu ft
Volkswagen Golf R168.9 in-19.9 cu ft-
Hyundai Veloster N167.7 in-1.2 in20.0 cu ftabout the same
Chevrolet Bolt EV163.2 in-5.7 inN/AN/A
Mitsubishi Mirage151.4 in-17.5 in17.1 cu ft-2.8 cu ft
Chevrolet Spark143.1 in-25.8 in11.1 cu ft-8.8 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

2.0T Manual AWD.

Front legroom
41.2 inMore than 6% of 17 hatchbacks (2022).
Rear legroom
35.0 inMore than 56% of 17 hatchbacks (2022).
Front headroom
38.5 inMore than 19% of 17 hatchbacks (2022).
Rear headroom
38.1 inMore than 88% of 17 hatchbacks (2022).

Tall drivers: front legroom and headroom in the bottom 25% of hatchbacks.

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked